Ethical Reasoning of High School Seniors Exploring Issues of Free Speech
@article{Kohlmeier2014EthicalRO, title={Ethical Reasoning of High School Seniors Exploring Issues of Free Speech}, author={Jada Kohlmeier and John W. Saye}, journal={Social Studies Research and Practice}, year={2014} }
Because ethical decisions about what is fair or just are at the heart of most controversial issues in the public sphere, understanding how high school seniors reason ethically about conflicting democratic values is important. Teachers and teacher educators would be assisted in leading discussions if they know the ethical frameworks most often used by students and how the facilitator might encourage consideration of alternative ethical viewpoints. By creating a professional community of practice…
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